I chose the highest level in the hierarchy on Maslow’s theory. I think the main reason I chose this is because I can identify with every level on this ladder. I can pinpoint in my life a place where I worried about Food, or even safety. When I wanted and needed love and lacked self-esteem. Things I needed and when I was in those places thinking I wanted to succeed but it was not going to happen. Not until I found my way from the basics all the way up.
To be self-actualized means to be a whole person. They are confidant and able to cope with life’s situations. Unfortunately, we do not continue in this sphere permanently. Since we are growing and learning beings we always find new pursuits to challenge us further.
There is also a chance for regression. Surgery and illness are some causes by which a person would find himself focusing on a lower-level need. All in all even though we can and will get knocked down from time to time. The human race is amazing in the fact that we can always build on what we have to obtain that in which we are destined for.